Instrument Type: Cello
Circa: 1893
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Labeled David Bittner
The Cello
This German cello from 1893 carries a label that reads David Bittner. First and foremost, it stands out for its voice. In fact, our record describes the tone as powerful, warm and clear.
That mix matters to a cellist. A powerful sound helps a player carry over an orchestra or a piano. At the same time, warmth keeps the voice pleasant in a small room. Clarity, in turn, lets each note speak at speed.
The label tells us the name the cello carries. However, a label alone does not settle authorship. That is why we describe this instrument as labeled David Bittner rather than a confirmed David Bittner cello. Still, the 1893 date and the German origin give it a clear place in history.
Our record also calls this 1893 David Bittner cello beautiful. So the label sits on a handsome instrument.
Overall, this David Bittner cello from 1893 gave a player a strong, balanced voice at a fair entry point into older German work. Today, it has found a new home.
The Maker
Our source names Germany as the home of this cello. During the late nineteenth century, German workshops supplied a huge share of the world’s string instruments. As a result, many students and working players learned on German cellos from this era.
These shops often worked in a steady, practical style. Moreover, many of them aimed for instruments that could stand up to daily use. That is one reason German cellos from the 1890s still turn up in studios and orchestras today.
For this reason, a labeled cello like this one deserves a fair hearing. The David Bittner cello label from 1893 points to that busy German trade. Above all, its powerful, warm and clear tone shows why players keep these instruments in service.
Terms of Sale
This cello has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine cellos. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.